Thursday, December 29, 2011

Some Amazing Alaskan Sunsets!!


Anchorage has had some spectacular sunsets lately!!!

So I thought I would share a few with you.  Our sun sets right
now around 4:00 in the afternoon.  When I see a hint
of clear sky I ready myself for some spectacular 
evening sunsets.

Sometimes I race to the inlet so I can take it all in.  It only lasts 
minutes, so it really is a mad dash.



The colors can be very intense and beautiful.
I especially love the pink sunsets, although I find them all
 breathtaking!! 



I stopped to take the photo below at a nearby clearing in the outskirts of town.
While I was parked, a man in the car next to me got out and played
taps on his bugle...what a wonderful way to end the day!!


The sunsets are amazing and the sunrises can be just as spectacular.  
The bottom photo was taken Christmas morning from my living room window.

I love standing in the glow of this lovely evening and morning light!

I can't wait for the next one!  Just when you think you have seen the best sunset
ever, another one comes and steals the show!!







8 comments:

  1. What wonderful sunsets and sunrises...you have captured them beautifully.
    Best wishes for the New Year in your winter wonderland.
    Julie x

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  2. Spectacular, indeed! Thank you so much for rushing out with your camera. It's lovely to see such an expanse of horizon with all that late afternoon drama.

    Best wishes for a very Happy New Year!

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  3. Wow, wow, wow!!!! That is amazing! Since we live in a valley we get no sunsets or rises at all unfortunately...
    Looking forward to more of your beautiful pictures next year! :-)

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  4. Che foto spettacolari sei riuscita
    a fare, magari ci fossero anche qui!!
    Ti auguro un 2012 magico.
    Un abbraccio
    Susy x

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  5. Totally spectacular..lucky you with that beautiful view from your window! Happy New Year to you and your family! xo

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  6. Beautiful......Happy New Years Momma!!!
    I hope you had a wonderful visit with the kids...

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  7. Gorgeous, Chris. Happy New Year. Will head to ANC on the 6th because my oldest daughter has a birthday on the 11th... so bringing a couple of gifties. But, will only stay until Sunday. Take care. Karen

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  8. Buongiorno carissima.
    Meravigliose creazioni...
    Spero che l'anno che verrà sia magico come queste immagini!!
    Ti auguro uno strepitoso 2012 ed un abbraccio forte forte, *Maristella*

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